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Burnham to announce curbs on non-compete clauses in job contracts
The prime minister is expected to pledge action against restrictive employment contract terms, a move reportedly driven by lobbying from the startup sector.
Analysis deskEditor Andersson Iyke
3 outlets, 1 region
What happened
The prime minister is set to promise curbs on non-compete clauses in employment contracts.123
The prime minister said restrictions on what workers can do after leaving jobs have "gone too far."1
The policy drive was first reported by Politico and follows intense lobbying from the startup sector.2
The prime minister is expected to use a speech to pledge action against restrictive practices in employment contracts.3
Key points
What the coverage leaves out
- None of the outlets reviewed reported the specific legal or policy mechanism the prime minister plans to use to curb non-compete clauses.
- None of the outlets reviewed reported reaction from business groups, unions or legal experts to the proposed changes.
- None of the outlets reviewed reported a timeline for when any changes would take effect.
Why it matters
Sources (3)
Every outlet we drew on, grouped by where it is based. Read the originals for the full reporting.
Europe
- 1BBC News BusinessGBPublic broadcaster
- 2Politico EuropeBEPrivate
- 3Financial TimesGBPrivate